Posts Tagged ‘awareness’

“To Go or Not to Go” February 04th 2013 © Outhouse Cartoons/C.A.P 2013  This is something that most of us can understand. You go out to do something, whatever that may be. Shortly after leaving, a feeling starts in the gut, reminding me (us) about the evils of leaving home with out a porta potty in [...]

“Big Ambitions/Little Energy” January 28th 2013 © Outhouse Cartoons/C.A.P 2013  Hello 2013! This years comics will have a new focus; 2012 focused on my time with Dr’s, Nurses and everything else that related to getting  back on my feet. This year will focus on trying to stay nearly stable while trying to push a professional photography career. [...]

“To find yourself, think for yourself.” – Socrates

Last week we started our journey into ‘The Great Vitamin Debate’. We all know a little something about vitamins but how much do we really know? Here you will find a conclusive break down of each vitamin and how they can help you control your IBD symptoms in various ways. Today we’re going to look [...]

“Year old has gone. Let the dead past bury its own dead. New Year in possession of hours of time. All hail the duties and possibilities of the next twelve months!” – Edward Payson Powell

Have you noticed that more and more Canadians now a days know what Crohn’s Disease is and how it effects its sufferers? There could be a big reason for that. Canada has been paired with Europe for having more cases of IBD than any other countries looked at in a global study done by an [...]

“TP Shopping” December 7th 2011  One thing I know is my toilet paper. I will not settle or compromise on my choices. My cheeks are precious to me and I like to keep them as pain-free as possible. I often tell friends where toilet paper may be on sale or what brand/style to use for maximum softness. [...]

“We are all given a path. It’s how we choose to walk down this path that makes it unique and our own.” Brad Watson-Davelaar

Presents! Seated Half-Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) How This Helps IBD: This twist is beautiful for most digestive complaints such as gas, bloating, and constipation; however, it is not recommended for diarrhea.  Use the elbow (or palm) to gently pull the knee/thigh in towards the chest; this will stimulate digestion.  You are also relieving a significant amount [...]

Presents! Cat-Cow (Bidalasana) How This Helps IBD: Cow creates space for the internal organs and relieves pressure; cat massages and squeezes the internal organs, promoting healthy digestion.   You are also releasing tension in the spine which can hinder proper digestion.  This is an “all-in-one!” Cautions Knee problems Chronic or recent back pain, injury or surgery [...]